Mentoring Program

Resilience research confirms that the presence of a caring adult in the life of a young person is important in assisting students to overcome adversity and achieve at school.

The Loreto Normanhurst Mentor Program seeks to provide such a presence for our Year 10 students by establishing a trusting relationship between a student and a mentor that:

• encourages a wide view of issues where discussions encompass the FACE* elements;
• encourages outward looking perspective;
• models and fosters caring and supportive relationships resulting in increased self-confidence and self-awareness;
• values the perspective of and draws on the wisdom of another;
• extends community partnerships.

The relationship with the mentor can further encourage character formation, especially in the areas of emotional intelligence skills, leadership skills and social justice awareness.

The most significant people in the lives of our young people are their family members, in particular, their parents. The mentoring program is designed to work in partnership with the student, parents and the school.

In the Year 10 Integrated Curriculum, students will be asked to reflect on their strengths, their past experiences and their broader interests to identify possible future paths.  Through the assistance of a mentor who is external to the school, students will refine their thinking and in doing so create a vision of their future which is congruent with the philosophy of a Loreto education.

*The FACE elements
F – Faith
A – Academic
C – Community
E – Extra-curricular